Kids First's Mission Statement:

To promote peaceful co-parenting, and effective family relationships and communication through education and other services to families involved in issues before the Family Court of the First Circuit of the State of Hawai'i.

To provide education and assistance to children and parents in separating families through the Kids First program on O'ahu, and to provide cooperation and assistance to similar programs on each island.

The Kids First Program

Kids First is a mandatory program of the Hawai‘i State Judiciary to educate families about the impact of divorce and separation on children. Your attendance happens after you have filed your case with the court. Classes are scheduled by the court after you have filed your case. You cannot schedule your own class date.On this website, you will find information about the Kids First program and other information to help you regarding divorce and separation. On the left are guidelines to find the information you may need. For more information contact the Kids First office at (808) 954-8280.